The Western Shoshone Defense Project (WSDP) firmly opposes the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, which represents an unprecedented giveaway of public lands to mining corporations.
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Grijalva opposes a bill that would allow mining companies extensive rights to public lands.
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You are hearing that correctly. Any American, or notably, any American subsidiary of a foreign company could have the exclusive rights to our public lands for about $10 per acre per year.
We believe strongly that the solution is not singling out one tribe for favorable treatment to the detriment of others.
USET SPF supports the efforts of Tribal Nations to exercise our sovereignty and self-determination to create viable and sustainable economic opportunities and job creation for our communities.





